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AI Transformation - Phase 2

Cheshire East Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jul 2025 at 09:09

Award Notice
Award

03 Jul 2025 at 09:01

Award Notice
Tender

18 Sep 2023 at 16:34

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

On 8th July 2025, Cheshire East Council, a regional authority in Crewe, United Kingdom, awarded a contract under the CCS G Cloud 14 for the AI Transformation - Phase 2 project, focusing on software packages and information systems. The procurement, classified under the CPV code 48000000, had been initiated as a tender and reached the award stage. Located in the North West England region (UKD6), this selective procurement process with a restricted procedure was covered by GPA regulations. The award went to ICS.AI Ltd, a small to medium enterprise, with the contract valued at £6,334,206, signed the same day.

The completion of this procurement provides businesses, particularly SMEs with expertise in software packages and information systems, an opportunity for growth and expansion. Companies possessing innovative AI solutions suitable for public sector transformation initiatives may find this an attractive venture. Moreover, the potential for a 12-month contract extension adds further prospects for businesses seeking sustained collaboration with regional councils in the UK. Such engagements bolster a company's portfolio, showcasing capabilities in delivering specialised industrial transformation projects within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AI Transformation - Phase 2

Notice Description

AI Transformation - Phase 2 for Cheshire East Council

Lot Information

Alternative Provision - Registered Setting

This LOT is added to the following: North West SEND Flexible Purchasing System The Services required under the terms of this Contract shall support the needs of Learners of primary school age up to 25, including those with Special Educational Needs. Alternative Provision where the Provider is registered with Ofsted (or equivalent body). This may include Providers who are registered with Ofsted but the category of their registration does not include Learners to whom they are offering Alternative Provision. - Each Service shall be able to take learners in accordance with their Statement of Purpose. - The provision must be able to meet the needs of the individual learners as described in their referral form and/or in an Education, Health and Care Plan. - In delivery of these services, the Provider shall operate fully in accordance with all relevant Acts of Parliament, amendment or re-enactment of any Act, Statutory Regulation, and other such laws and statutory guidance, as may affect the provision of education, health and care specified under the Contract - The North West local authorities are committed to collaboration, co-production and best practice with Parents/ Carers and Providers, to ensure the regional contract remains fit for purpose. This Flexible Purchasing System will be regularly reviewed by the North West Regional Governance Group to ensure that the required outcomes are being delivered and further developments and innovation are included Additional information: This LOT is LOT 6 on the North West SEND Flexible Purchasing System Access can be found at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ reference number DN505426

Alternative Provision - Unregistered Setting

This LOT is added to the following: North West SEND Flexible Purchasing System The Services required under the terms of this Contract shall support the needs of Learners of primary school age up to 25, including those with Special Educational Needs. Alternative Provision where the Provider is not registered with Ofsted (or equivalent body) - Each Service shall be able to take learners in accordance with their Statement of Purpose. - The provision must be able to meet the needs of the individual learners as described in their referral form and/or in an Education, Health and Care Plan. - In delivery of these services, the Provider shall operate fully in accordance with all relevant Acts of Parliament, amendment or re-enactment of any Act, Statutory Regulation, and other such laws and statutory guidance, as may affect the provision of education, health and care specified under the Contract - The North West local authorities are committed to collaboration, co-production and best practice with Parents/ Carers and Providers, to ensure the regional contract remains fit for purpose. This Flexible Purchasing System will be regularly reviewed by the North West Regional Governance Group to ensure that the required outcomes are being delivered and further developments and innovation are included Additional information: This LOT is LOT 7 on the North West SEND Flexible Purchasing System Access can be found at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ reference number DN505426

Lot 1

CCS G Cloud 14

Options: one 12 month extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0401b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038070-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£217,500,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£217,500,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,446,274 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cheshire East Council
Additional Buyers

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

Blackpool Council

Bolton Council

Bury Council

CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

Cheshire West and Chester Council

Cumberland Council

Halton Borough Council

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council

Lancashire County Council

Liverpool City Council

Manchester City Council

Oldham Council

Rochdale Borough Council

Salford City Council

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

St Helens Council

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council

Trafford Council

Warrington Borough Council

Westmorland and Furness Council

Wigan Council

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHTON UNDER LYME
Postcode
CW1 2JZ
Postcode Area
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLD6 Cheshire
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Crewe Central
Westminster Constituency
Crewe and Nantwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Gamma Network Solutions

ICS.AI Ltd

Further Information

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